Pastor: Father Patrick Arens 548 17th St., P. O. Box 39, Windom, MN 56101 E-mail: acmpastor@gmail.com

Rectory Phone: 507-831-3300

Brewster office: Loretta Smith: Office Coordinator PH: 507-842-5584 Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:00AM-5:00PM E-Mail: sacreds@centurytel.net

Heron Lake office: Carmen Rasche: Office Coordinator PH: 507-793-2357 Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30AM-4:00PM E-mail: sacredhearthl@gmail.com Website: http://sacredheartheronlake.org

Windom office: Kathy Ratzlaff: Office Coordinator PH: 507-831-1985 FAX: 507-831-0717

Office Hours: Mon, 10-12; Tues, 10-4; Wed 9-3 (Closed Over NOON)

E-mail: stfxavier@windomnet.com Website: www.sfxwindom.org

WEEKEND LITURGIES

U SACRED HEART

BREWSTER SATURDAY

5:00 PM U

SACRED HEART HERON LAKE

SUNDAY 8:30 AM U

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER WINDOM SUNDAY

10:00 AM

SPANISH MASS 2:30PM

U MARRIAGE

Arrangements must be made with the priest at least six to eight months prior to your intended date of marriage to begin preparation.

U NEW PARISHIONERS

We welcome you into God’s family! If you are interested in learning more about our church, or would like to join, please stop in the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office of any change of address.

THE PARISH COMMUNITIES OF: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, WINDOM SACRED HEART, HERON LAKE SACRED HEART, BREWSTER

PASTOR: REVEREND ANDREW D. OLSEM 548 17th Street, Windom, MN 56101 PHONE: (507) 831-3300

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS SIRACH 35:12-14, 16-18 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8, 16-18 LUKE 18:9-14 UKE 1

SATURDAY BREWSTER 5:00PM SUNDAY HERON LAKE 8:30AM WINDOM 10:00AM

SERVERS Jayden & Cole Hennings Evan & Matthew Madsen Katie Hunter Ethan Haberman Tyler Brunk Allison Letcher LECTOR Melonie Haberman Carmen Rasche Linda Ortmann Darol Schmitz Andrea Christoffer Jena Schleicher CANTOR Katelin Brown GIFTS Dennis & Mary Haberman Marty & Cathy Henkels Char Carlson Family COMM MIN Martha Eichenberger Andrea Christoffer, Marilyn Fest Viola Weber, Mary Ann Meyer Bev McCarvel Dan Perrizo Elaine Tasler, Barrie Wright Ann Schmitz Kevin & Colette Leopold Ben Schleicher USHERS Randy Schmitz Marty & Cathy Henkels Terry Fredin, Rod Theesfeld Ed Smith Marsha Edwards, Bonnie Hagge Mike & Sue Curley

GREETERS Paul & Dawn Haberman Marsha Edwards, Bonnie Hagge Tom & Candy Riordan SOGGE HOME October 22nd Rose Winker ROSARY Larry & Shirley Wagner CONTRIB Ed Smith Kevin & Colette Leopold Cindy Reid STEWARDS Paul & Dawn Haberman Brad & Suzanne Iverson Jean Hoppe

BREWSTER HERON LAKE WINDOM Week 15/52 $ 468 $ 1133 $ 2386

YTD 14736 40901 40241 BUDGET 47340 (6439)

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will be offered before Mass on Saturday beginning at 4:30PM at Sacred Heart Church in Brewster; on Sunday beginning at 8:00AM at Sacred Heart in Heron Lake, and “by appointment” at St. Francis Xavier in Windom.

IN BREWSTER: The Rosary will be said every Saturday evening before Mass at 4:30PM at Sacred Heart Church in Brewster.

YOU ARE INVITED to join in praying the Rosary every Sunday morning before Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake and at 9:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church in Windom.

THE ROSARY will be said every Thursday at 8:30AM at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake. Come pray with us!

VOCATION VIEW: God will answer the prayers of those who cry out. Ask for men and women to respond to the call to service as priests and religious. (Luke 18:1-8)

BAPTISM: Welcome to the Family of God Ryder Lin Krumbach, child of Andrew and Jorden Krumbach, who was baptized Saturday, October 8th, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Windom.

FUNERAL: Eternal rest grant unto Mark Haberman whose funeral Mass was Friday, October 14th, at Sacred Heart Church in Brewster. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Mark is the father of Alisha and Jacob, and son of Bill and Carole Haberman. We also remember his loved ones in prayer.

Monday NO MASS Tuesday 9:00AM Windom Delores Daggett Wednesday 12:00PM Heron Lake Nick Henkels Thursday 9:00AM Brewster Robert Damm Friday 9:00AM Windom Audrey Jurgens Saturday 5:00PM Brewster Alice Salentiny 5:00PM Brewster Sunday 8:30AM Heron Lake Laurene & Chuck Henkels, & Allen 5:00 10:00AM Windom Ben Becker Spanish Mass 2:30PM Windom For the People

FROM THE DESK OF FR. ARENS My friends, This weekend brings many blessings to our parishes. On Sunday, in the morning, we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our Confirmation candidates in Sherburn. God's gifts will now be with them to strengthen them to be witnesses to Christ in the world. We certainly need more people who will stand up for Christ and help bring His presence to our suffering world. We offer our Confirmandi our prayers and congratulations as they begin this next stage in their lives of faith. On Sunday we also celebrate our special deanery Year of Mercy liturgy in Heron Lake. This year has been such a gift from our Holy Father and in many ways, we have seen God's mercy in action. Now we gather to receive and celebrate one of God's greatest gifts. Thanks to all who helped make the day's celebration very special. May God's mercy be the center of our lives, so that we might not only have our own sins forgiven, but also so that we might be generous in showing mercy to others. God's grace is alive and active in our communities. As we celebrate these special Masses, we give due honor and thanks to God for all He continues to accomplish among us. In Christ, Fr. Arens

BREWSTER

IF YOU WERE at Mass last Saturday, you saw Father Arens bless our new communion chalices. These chalices are a beautiful gift to our parish and were purchased using memorial money from our deceased parishioners. A savings account holds this money for liturgical needs.

THE WORTHINGTON AREA CCW meeting will be held at St. Adrian's Parish on Tuesday, October 25th, at 7:00PM. Please take part in "SOCKTOBER" Fest by bringing a pair of socks to be donated to St. Francis House in Sioux Falls. If you cannot make this meeting and would like to donate, please bring them to church and leave them on the table in the entrance.

HERON LAKE

CONGRATULATIONS to all our students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation today in Sherburn: Ethan Becker, Tyler Brunk, Jessica Christoffer, Taylor DeWall, Brianna Hinkeldey, Taylor Johanning, Vanessa Juarez, Cohle Rostomily and Rachel Salentiny. May God bless you as you continue on your journey of the Catholic Faith.

NO FAITH FORMATION classes next Wednesday, October 19th, due to MEA break. See you all back on the 26th.

DONATE TO THE "SOCKTOBER" FEST that is happening at the next Worthington Area CCW meeting at St. Adrian's Parish in Adrian at 7:00PM, on October 25th! We are asking for donations of warm socks that will be given to the St. Francis House in Sioux Falls. Donations can be left in the box at the back of church by Sunday, October 23rd. If attending this meeting, you are also asked to bring extra flower bulbs for exchange.

THE BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN offers a two-fold purpose. First, all money collected will be used to assist Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy, Parenting, and Adoption Social Workers to have an option for women in our Diocese who are in need of a financial boost. Secondly, the campaign raises awareness concerning the day-to-day efforts on behalf of women. This campaign is a perfect project for providing individuals and families a chance to offer a real response to women choosing life over abortion. Remember to return your bottles to the crib in the church entrance by October 30th. Thank you!

STATUS OF CHURCH REPAIR: Some have questioned why we have not begun the interior repair on the church walls that have water damage. To prevent further damage, the exterior church walls are in need of tuck pointing before we can proceed with interior work. It was our hope that we would be able to get that tuck pointing done this summer but now looks like Sacred Heart Church will not be scheduled until next spring.

WINDOM

CONFIRMATION is being held at St. Luke’s Church in Sherburn this morning. Please keep in your prayers our six Confirmandi: Kaden Elder, Luke Gilbertson, Daniel Green, Weston Osland, Jacob Schaffer and Jeffrey Wright.

WINDOM CCW will meet Thursday, October 20th, at 7:00PM in the Church Hall. Coffee and pie will be served. All parish women are invited to attend.

SLAYTON AREA CCW will meet Saturday, October 29th, in Fulda at St. Gabriel’s Church. This is our 9:30AM Memorial Mass. Please bring your scrolls of deceased members.

MEALS ON WHEELS: St. Francis Xavier is responsible for delivering meals for the month of November. Your help is needed. Please call Wanda Stone at (507) 831-3600 or 822-1642 to volunteer. We have 3 delivery routes which require a minimum of 6 volunteers per day. Thanks to all those who continue to volunteer for this service and welcome to all new members.

THE BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN: With economic concerns cited as a significant reason why women in Minnesota are having abortions, it seems all the more vital for the Diocese of Winona and Catholic Charities to be collecting spare change. Pick up a baby bottle at the entrances to the church today to help Catholic Charities’ Mother and Child Assistance Fund provide women who are considering adoption and/or parenting with financial assistance. The raised funds help women and children right here in our Diocese! Bottles can be returned to Kathy in the office or left in the baskets provided at Church entrances by October 30th.

DID YOU KNOW? Every Friday after 9:00AM Mass, parishioners gather for coffee, treats and conversation. It’s been a wonderful time to get to know each other; to share ideas and thoughts and offer support when needed. All are welcome and we would love to see you there.

CALLING ALL past and present MUMS members! Please join us for a MUMS reunion on Tuesday, October 18th, at 6:00PM, at River City Eatery. Come share your memories and experiences as a new or seasoned mom, reconnect with friends or make new ones, and enjoy a night of food, fun, and laughter. Please RSVP to: Katelin Brown katelinbrown07@gmail.com 507-621-8187, or Katie Lessmeier katie.lessmeier@gmail.com 712-229-3685.

THE 26th ANNUAL Middle School Youth Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 30th, 1:30-6:00PM. This event for grades 6, 7, and 8, will be held at St. Adrian Church and the Adrian Elementary

School. The theme for this year is “Mercy-Workin’ It Like St. Teresa of Calcutta”. In order to experience a Work of Mercy, the youth will be making “Birth-at-Home” bags for the Missions of Haiti. Our parish is being asked to donate sanitary napkins for these bags. Our goal is 300 napkins. Look for the box marked “Birth-at-Home Bag” Donations at the entrance of the church. Questions? Call Jess at 830-1406.

PLEASE JOIN Windom Community Education on Saturday, December 3rd, to see “Away in the Basement-A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” at the Plymouth Playhouse. The bus will leave the Windom High School student parking lot at 10:00AM and return around 8:00PM. Cost is $60 and includes coach busing and your ticket to the show. There will be a 1:00PM reservation at the Green Mill Restaurant where you can eat before the show if you’d like. Call 507-831-6915, ext. 513 to register. Deadline to register is November 10th.

NEWS NOTES FOR ALL PARISHES

RESPECT LIFE: Have you heard of the “Spiritual Adoption Prayer? The late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen encouraged the spiritual adoption of a pre-born child. This is done by praying that one particular, but unknown child’s life be spared abortion. It was recommended an individual say the following daily prayer for a period of one year. “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the pre-born baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” During your earthly life this spiritually adopted child of yours will be known only to God, but in the world to come it is hoped that you will meet the child whose life was spared by your prayers and spend eternal happiness with them. (Crusade for Life Intl., North Glenn, CO) To contact your parish nurse: Rhonda Ferguson at pnrhonda@gmail.com or call 507-468-2265 or cell 507-370-2303. Kathi Haberman at pnkathi@msn.com or call 507-360-1469.

PROPAGATION OF FAITH COLLECTION

By Baptism, all Catholics are called to participate in the mission of the Church, called to share their faith as missionaries. World Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and evangelizing programs and needs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and remote regions of Latin America. The funds gathered on World Mission Sunday, October 23rd, are distributed in the pope’s name by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith – a Pontifical Mission Society. OUR LADY OF FATIMA PILGRIM STATUE: In celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, the Diocese of Winona welcomes the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue which has been traveling worldwide for nearly 70 years. On October 24, 1952, Pope Pius XII blessed the statue and imparted a special blessing on the work of the Fatima Pilgrim Tours. Many miracles and signal graces are reported wherever the statue travels. On more than 30 occasions, the statue is reported to have shed human tears. The Pilgrim Virgin Statue will be displayed on October 26th, at St. Mary’s Church in Worthington, MN. Mass will be celebrated at 8:15AM, followed by a presentation and at 1:30PM, Living Rosary.

COR JESU: The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be hosting Cor Jesu, a night of Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, and Praise & Worship. The first evening will be on Friday, November 4th, from 7:00-9:00PM. All are welcome to attend - invite your family and friends! For more details, search Winona Cor Jesu on Facebook, or go to winonacorjesu.gitlab.io

The Catholic Ministries Appeal On behalf of those who benefit from the Catholic Ministries Appeal, thank you for your generosity! Remember the words of Jesus, “whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, you do for me.” If you have not already contributed, please return your CMA envelope / pledge card today, or give online at www.catholicfsmn.org/Appeal.

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